The Scarlet Pimpernel
Series Overview
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
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2 Seasons • 6 Episodes
90 min per episode
1999 – 2000
Premiered: Sun, Jan 24, 1999
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 3: “A Good Name”
The Pimpernel's true identity is threatened with exposure when a foppish young aristocrat is mistaken for Sir Percy.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Richard E. Grant
Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
Elizabeth McGovern
Marguerite Blakeney
Martin Shaw
Citizen Chauvelin
Anthony Green
Sir Andrew Ffoulks
Emily Bruni
Annette de Martignac
Ronan Vibert
Robespierre
Christopher Fairbank
Fumier
Jamie Bamber
Lord Anthony Dewhurst
Beth Goddard
Lady Suzanne Foulkes
Gerard Murphy
Planchet
Emilia Fox
Minette Roland
Ron Donachie
Arturo Mazarini
Jonathan Coy
The Prince of Wales
John McEnery
Sir William Wetherby
Milton Johns
Fisher
Jim Sturgess
Erik
Anton Lesser
Antoine Picard
Jim Carter
General La Forge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michal Pavlíček
Department Leadership Roster
Michal Pavlíček
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is The Scarlet Pimpernel about?
A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.
How many seasons does The Scarlet Pimpernel have?
The Scarlet Pimpernel comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Scarlet Pimpernel?
Key cast members in The Scarlet Pimpernel include Richard E. Grant, Elizabeth McGovern, Martin Shaw, Anthony Green, Emily Bruni.
Who created or directed The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The Scarlet Pimpernel was developed and directed by Not specified.